Okay, kiddos, don't get too excited, but....

Calder · Post by **Calder** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:30 pm

Okay folks:

The old-timers no doubt remember Supremacy and Supremacy 2, and possibly the massive "Purge Orus" wargame. I was fortunate enough to participate in the latter two as a fleet commander.

Well, we haven't done anything like that in a long time, and I think we're overdue. The other senior officers and I have pushed the idea around for a long time, but nothing has gotten done despite all the good ideas we've had.

So, simplicity is the key. It will be the same as Supremacy 2 in all regards but one: ground combat. Therefore, this will be open to both the army and the navy.

I don't have other details right now, but what I want is the following: definite commitments posted here for who would want to participate.

Remember, to participate as a pilot or ground commander, you need to be able to play online multiplayer games of EaW and XWA. It looks like ground combat will be EaW, but we might use SWGB instead/in addition depending on demand.

I don't know if there will be two teams or three. So, each team needs the following: a fleet commander (overall command), army group commander, assistant fleet commander (previously known as tactical advisor), and at least two pilots and two ground officers. Fleet commanders must rank lieutenant or above. Army group commanders must be of officer rank.

Any questions, post here or reach me via email at cmcalderge@hotmail.com

Munro Burton · Post by **Munro Burton** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:15 pm

Count me in; this sounds like a departure from the norm I'd love to be part of.

Mike Mar · Post by **Mike Mar** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:29 am

You can count on me, as usual.

I will be a pilot. So if any LT or above wishes to take fleet CM or assistant. Do not hesitate.

Post by **LGN_Antillies** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:26 am

I call command of "Red Fleet"

Mar: Want to be one of my pilots? And Munro, I would love to have you as Army Commander.

Calder · Post by **Calder** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:44 am

Calm down there, Lieutenant...

One of the things that helps is to have the teams balanced. You can't scoop up everyone as soon as they come along.

Hazledine · Post by **Hazledine** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:20 pm

I'll do it, but do we have to have EaW *and* XWA because I only have EaW!

COL Nexant · Post by **COL Nexant** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:25 pm

Count me in for the Army!

Post by **LGN_Antillies** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:26 pm

Sorry, Captain. I guess I did jump the gun.

Calder · Post by **Calder** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:30 pm

LC Hazledine,

Right now, despite them both being "Naval" platforms, I am leaning towards XWA for space combat and EaW for ground combat. Again, this is in the planning stages, so I'm looking for feedback from the army on that decision.

If General Burton would like to comment on that, I'd appreciate it...

Calder · Post by **Calder** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:36 pm

It's also been brought to my attention that since this is a "wargame", it will be Imperial vs Imperial.

As such, the only way to do this in EaW is with the expansion, FoC. So, bear that in mind.

Hazledine · Post by **Hazledine** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:36 pm

I have FoC!

Konigstiger · Post by **Konigstiger** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:32 pm

i Have FoC as well, and SWGB but I dunno how to get it working online. I would like to but with my current schedule chaning here in RL I dunno if I can.

Markus Redd · Post by **Markus Redd** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:11 am

i have FoC and i woud like to join.

Markus Redd · Post by **Markus Redd** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:55 am

i agree that EaW should be ground. but i am ok with it being both or space.

Calder · Post by **Calder** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:14 am

Space combat will be played out using XWA. Right now, I think I would prefer ground combat to be FoC.

Is anyone any good with the EaW map editor? And, will it support having a specific group of troops deployed (to reflect the specific ground forces each team will posses?